c. 1300, "immediate influence of God or a god," especially that under which the holy books were written, from Old French inspiracion "inhaling, breathing in; inspiration," from Late Latin inspirationem (nominative inspiratio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin inspirare "inspire, inflame, blow into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit). Literal sense "act of inhaling" attested in English from 1560s. Meaning "one who inspires others" is attested by 1867.
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1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对数以百万计的人都是一个激励。
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2. His inspiration to fly came even before he joined the Army.
他想开飞机的念头在参军之前就有了。
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3. He is a witty man, and an inspiration to all of us.
他机智风趣，鼓舞激励着我们所有人。
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4. The inspiration stemming from his travels lasted the length of his career.
由旅行得来的灵感伴随了他的整个职业生涯。
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5. India's myths and songs are the inspiration for her books.
